Teen in Meaford, Ont., dies after house fire

MEAFORD, Ont. - A teenager has died in hospital after a fire at a house outside Owen Sound, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say the blaze broke out Thursday night and was isolated to a basement apartment at the home in Meaford (on Boucher Street West), which had been converted into several rental units.

They say an 18-year-old women from Meaford and another female were in the apartment at the time.

The teen was taken to a Toronto hospital with serious injuries, and has since died.

Police say the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating and that foul play is not suspected.